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Patent GB-191218415-A (GB)
Title: An Internal Combustion Turbine Engine.
Inventor: POPE ARTHUR
IPC: F02C5/04
Filed: 1912-08-10
Granted: 1912-12-19
Abstract: 18,415. Pope, A., and Robertson, D. H. Aug. 10. Jet-wheels; rotors; working-fluid supply.- Explosive mixture is supplied through a valve A to pockets H in the rotor and is ignited by the plug L. The rotor is divided radially into sections F which are mounted on projections O on a boss on the shaft and are pressed outwards by springs E or by pressure of the fluid which passes through channels D to the back of the sections. A water jacket surrounds the working chamber.
Patent GB-191221610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Means for Ascertaining the Position of a Ship or other Moving Body, either Relatively to a Pre-determined Directing System or with Reference to Another Body.
Inventor: CHESSIN ALEXANDER
IPC: B63B45/00
Filed: 1912-09-23
Granted: 1913-09-23
Abstract: 21,610. Chessin, A. Sept. 23. Navigable channels and courses, systems of indicating; signalling proximity of vessels.- Relates to means for guiding a travelling body, such as a ship, air-ship, &c. along a predetermined path, in which a magnetic field is created along the path and the ship &c. carries a receiver responding to the field. The magnetic field is created by means of a number of electrical conductors C<5>, Fig. 9, which may be supplied with currents of different frequencies and are laid along the predetermined paths. The conductors may overlap and may be provided with non-magnetic armour so that the magnetic lines are interrupted at fixed intervals, and linear conductors may be replaced by solenoids. The receiving-apparatus, shown in Fig. 13, comprises two coils 103, 106 at right-angles to one another and adapted to be separately rotated by motors 113 till no current is induced in them by the field of force, a vibrating-string galvanometer 142, Fig. 15, being used as a current-detector. The positions of the coils in this position indicate the situation of the moving body relatively to the chosen path. The arm 114, Figs. 13 and 15, which rotates with its coil, moves over a series of contacts 115, Fig. 15, and indicates by means of ammeters &c. 123 on the bridge or elsewhere the positions of the coils. The motor 113 is regulated by a controller 133, which can be shifted so as to reverse its rotation. A loop on the ship can be used as a subsidiary receiver, and similar apparatus can be employed to keep two ships in their relative position.
Patent GB-191223274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Box Making Machines.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B31B3/44
Filed: 1912-10-11
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 23,274. Mackenzie, J. W., [Ginn, P. E.]. Oct. 11. Coating-machines.-In a box-making machine, a blank is gummed by pendant pads on a carriage L<20>, Fig. 1, moving on runner bars L<30>. As the carriage moves towards the blank, gumdistributing rollers M, normally in contact with a gum-supplying roller M<2> are raised to supply the pads with gum. When the carriage reaches its inmost position, depressions in the runners allow it to fall, so that the pads are in contact with the blank, and a cam-controlled lever Q then presses on the carriage.
Patent GB-191302885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transmitting Power Hydraulically.
Inventor: YARROW ALFRED FERNANDEZ
IPC: F16H41/04
Filed: 1913-02-04
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 2885. Yarrow, A. F. Feb. 4. Clutches.-Hydraulic - transmission mechanism for connecting two shafts not in alinement comprises an impeller C, Fig. 1, secured to the driving- shaft A and delivering liquid through guide-vanes E in a fixed casing to a turbine wheel D fixed to the driven shaft B. The ring F covers the wedgeshaped gap between the impeller and turbine wheel. Fig. 2 shows a modified form in which the turbine wheel is formed as a two-stage wheel with guide-vanes E, E' and rotor blades D, D<1>. The ring F is here arranged to fill the gap between the impeller and rotor elements.
Patent GB-191304598-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock for Doors and the like.
Inventor: COLLETTE JEAN PIERRE JULES
IPC: E05B15/06
Filed: 1913-02-22
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 4598. Collette, J. P. J., and Simmons, A. A. Feb. 22. Burglar alarms.-The key pin f of a lock is adapted to move transversely in the casing, and has an extension j adapted to close an electric circuit to sound an alarm.
Patent GB-191309181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sighting Apparatus for use on Aerial Machines.
Inventor: COURSIN EUGENE PIERRE FELIX AU
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 9181. Coursin, E. P. F. A. May 1, 1912, [Convention date]. Sighting-devices.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification 28,836/12 for use in dropping projectiles from aerial vessels, and comprises an optical speed indicator consisting of an endless ruled film 45 traversed at a rate which is so adjusted that the image of the ground projected on it by an objective 44 and viewed through a magnifying-lens 42 is made stationary relatively to the film. A rotation proportional to the adjustment required is transmitted to a bevel-wheel 7, and, the pointer 31 being set to the altitude reached, the pinions 9 in the differential member 6, 9, 8 are rotated to an extent depending on the altitude, and the resultant movement of the spindle is imparted to the telescope 1. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) describes also the use of this speed indicator in apparatus constructed substantially as described in Specification 28,836/12. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191310315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Elastic Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HOLLIS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B60C27/00
Filed: 1913-05-02
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 10,315. Hollis, W. H., and Beaton, A. J. May 2. [Cognate Application, 19,999/13.] Tread bands and projections.-A pneumatic tyre cover is formed with a circumferential groove, the base of which may be convex or flat, and which may have straight or sinuous sides, to receive a locking - band 4 of leather, asbestos, or belting material on a detachable flexible tread band consisting of an endless metal band or an endless band 5<a> of leather, asbestos, or the like carrying transverse metal strips 6. The metal band or the strips are formed or provided with non-skid studs. The inner face of the metal band may be covered with asbestos or the like, which may be provided only at the edges, which project beyond the sides of the groove. The tread band may be flat as shown in Fig. 5, or curved to the shape of the ordinary outer cover. The edges of the metal strips, which may touch one another or be spaced apart, may be bevelled. According to the Provisional Specification, the tread bands may be secured by bolts passing through the tyre cover, more than one band may be used on a tyre, and the bands may be applied to solid tyres.
Patent GB-191314696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frictional Transmission Mechanism.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
IPC: F16H15/10
Filed: 1913-06-25
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 14,696. Imray, O., [Dispatch Motor Car Co.]. June 25. Variable-speed friction gearing.-In a changespeed friction gear, especially adapted for motor-vehicles, a friction disk 8 and an adjustable roller 10 are carried by the driving-shaft 2 and a disk 15 and rollers 22 by each of the driven shafts 16. The shaft 2 is journaled in a thrust sleeve 5 provided with an arm 6 working in an inclined slot 7 in a bearing 3, and each shaft 16 is journaled in a thrust sleeve 18 having an arm 20 working in an inclined slot in a bearing 17. By operating the arm 6, the disk 8 can be forced into engagement with the rollers 22 for an intermediate speed. For higher or lower speeds, or a reverse drive, the arms 20 are operated to bring the disks 15 into engagement with the roller 10, which is slid along the shaft 2 to produce the speed changes or the reverse. The shafts 16 drive the road wheels through chain gearing, one shaft directly, and the other through a pair of interposed toothed wheels 34, 35. The rollers 10, 22 are provided with rims of wood fibre or similar non-metallic material.
Patent GB-191315700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: STEVENSON CHARLES ALEXANDER
IPC: G01V1/116
Filed: 1913-07-08
Granted: 1914-04-23
Abstract: 15,700. Stevenson, C. A., and Moyes, J. July 8. Lighting burners and the like by frictional devices.-In a gas-explosion signalling apparatus the gases in the chamber 4 are ignited by the friction of an emery or other abrasive disk 6 revolving in contact with a rod 24 of sparking material, which is fed downwards as it wears by weights at 25. The disk 6 is suddenly revolved at intervals by its spindle 5, which is integral with a ratchet-wheel 11. The spring- controlled cam 9 bears a pawl 10 engaging the ratchet-wheel 11, and is turned inoperatively by the downward motion of the reciprocating rod 20, is released, and is then turned rapidly by the spring 12 so as to operate the ratchet 11 and ignition disk 6. In order to effect this action, the rod 20 carries a trigger 19, which can engage the point of the cam 9, and which lies in a slot in the tube 20.
Patent GB-191318173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: ROBIN JACOB IGNOT
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1913-08-09
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 18,173. Robin, J. I. Aug. 9. Mantles. - Inverted mantles formed of independent corrugated or wavy threads as described in Specification 566/10, [Class 42(i), Fabrics, Finishing &c.], are provided w i t h a cage - like support b formed from non-combustible threads, wires, or the like secured to the mantle at each end thereof but at no intermediate point.
Patent GB-191325409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Float-operated Valve-arrangements for the Flushing Tanks of Water-closets.
Inventor: LEONHARDT MAX
IPC: F16K47/02
Filed: 1913-11-06
Granted: 1914-03-26
Abstract: 25,409. Leonhardt, M., and Schlee, E. Nov. 6. Lift valves; actuating; noise, preventing.-A float and lever operated valve for the flushing- tanks of water-closets comprises a lift valve c, Fig. 1, a long fluted spindle g, an integral fluid-deflecting disk f, and a casing b fixed in the bottom of the tank a. The disk f spreads the water over the bottom of the tank without noise. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, a second spreading-disk i is attached to the valve casing. The seatings d are screwed in and are removable. Fluids, regulating flow of.-When the water pressure is high, the flow is impeded by one or more sieve-like cartridges l of woven wire which can be readily inserted and removed from the valve seating d.
Patent GB-191404187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Photographic Production of Shadowless Pictures and Reliefs.
Inventor: LIPPE PHILIPP GEORG VON DER
IPC: G03B15/06
Filed: 1914-02-18
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 4187. Lippe, P. G. von der. Feb. 18, 1913, [Convention date]. Enlarging, copying and reducing. - In apparatus for the photographic production of shadowless pictures and gelatine reliefs, in which the object to be copied is illuminated from the front, the objective b of the camera is surrounded by a parabolic reflector a, in the cavity of which is arranged a circular source of light formed of a ring of electric lamps c, or of a circular electric glow, gas, or vapour lamp, so that the object during exposure is illuminated exclusively by rays parallel to the axis of the objective.
Patent GB-191405671-A (GB)
Title: Improved Finger-exercising Apparatus of the Digitorium Type.
Inventor: BLURTON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G09B15/06
Filed: 1914-03-06
Granted: 1915-01-28
Abstract: 5671. Blurton, J. E. March 6. Hand and wrist exercising apparatus.-In a keyboard for teaching pianoforte playing, the inner ends of the keys 1 are each connected by a rod 7 and lever 8 to a marked or coloured indicator 13 which appears above the top of the casing. In the key bed or stop 5 is arranged a strip of very elastic felt or other suitable material so that after striking a note and correctly relaxing the pressure of the finger, the felt expands and lifts the key a little, the correct action being shown by a slight fall of the indicator 13. Exercise may be given to any particular finger or fingers by operating a pressbutton 23, which is.adjustably supported on a spring 21. Instead of using vertically-moving indicators 13, pivoted indicators normally lying flat on the top of the casing may be rocked into the vertical position by the rods 7.
Patent GB-191416339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Writing Desks.
Inventor: ANDERS FRITZ
IPC: A47B17/04
Filed: 1914-07-08
Granted: 1915-08-12
Abstract: 16,339. Anders, F. July 8. Writing-desks.-Relates to writing-desks with a writing-board which can be lowered and concealed by a roll top. The roll top l is arranged so as to form a flat surface which can be used as a writing-surface when closed so as to cover the lowered writing-board a. The weight of the board a is balanced by springs i and the board is supported by pivoted arms c oonnected together by a link k and operated by a handle h. The roll top l is guided in grooves m in the desk frame and enters a guide r when pushed open.
Patent GB-191416606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Expanders.
Inventor: SCHUERMANN ANTON CARL
IPC: B21D39/06
Filed: 1914-07-11
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 16,606. Schuermann, A. C. Aug. 5, 1913, [Convention date]. Tube expanders.-In a tube-expander, particularly for securing fittings such as nipples to thin pipes &c., an expanding tool with a laterally projecting head is mounted in an eccentric bore in a sleeve secured to the fitting so that it may be rotated into such a position as to allow it to be withdrawn with the sleeve after the expanding operation. The tool, which is provided with peripheral and tangential wedge-shaped expanding surfaces 16, 18, has a shank 14 which is mounted in an eccentric bore in a sleeve 5, and has a squared end 22 to receive a wrench grip 23. The sleeve is provided with a collar 6 so that it mav be held in position by a nut 9 against a nut 8 screwed to the nipple 3. The part 19 of the sleeve is flattened to receive a wrench grip 20. In the form shown, the sleeve is provided with a stop 11 having a face 12 which engages with the shoulder 18 on the tool during insertion into and withdrawal from the nipple as shown in Fig. 3. The tool is rotated on its axis to perform the preliminary expanding operation until the shoulder 17 engages the face 13 on the stop 11, Fig. 2, whereupon the sleeve is rotated in the direction shown in Fig. 2 to carry the tool round with it to complete the expanding operation. The stop 11 may be dispensed with, the tool and sleeve being rotated simultaneously by an implement engaging both wrench grips, or the sleeve rotated intermittently and the tool rotated on its own axis.
Patent GB-191417501-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Substituted Ureas.
IPC: C07C275/28
Filed: 1914-07-23
Granted: 1915-02-11
Abstract: 17,501. Fabriques de Produits de Chimie Organique de Laire. July 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Celluloid, preparation and treatment of.- Celluloid is stabilized by means of ureas of the general formula RR<1>N.CO.NR<2>R<3>, where R, R<2> = alkyl, R<1>, R<3> = aryl; these ureas are liquids or solids of low melting-point and readily absorb nitrous fumes; methylphenylethyl-o-tolylurea, ethylphenylmethyl-o-tolylurea, metliylethyldi-otolylurea, and diethyldi-o-tolylurea are specified.
Patent GB-191420594-A (GB)
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1914-10-06
Granted: 1915-10-06
Abstract: 20,594. Fairweather, W., Fairweather, J., and Fairweather, W. R. Oct. 6. Pressure - regulating valves.-A gas bag or regulator for use with a gas-engine consists of a diaphragm B to which a valve controlling the inlet C is connected. A metal cover F is placed on the outside of the diaphragm, completely enclosing it. An outlet J is provided for the clamher G, and an inspection cover M is placed on the cover. Two flap valves may be placed on the cover to allow rapid admission and exhaust of air from the chamber G, to correspond with the movement of the dia phragm B.
Patent GB-191421068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Organs.
Inventor: COMPTON JOHN HAYWOOD
Filed: 1914-10-16
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 21,068. Compton, J. H. Oct. 16. Wind instruments; actions; expression, controlling.-For solo or accentuation purposes, note valves L, L', Fig. 1, controlled by tracker ducts D, for admitting wind from a chamber B' through passages M, Q to pallet motors of one department of an organ, are arranged in conjunction with pilot valves O which are controlled by tracker ducts D<1> and divert the wind for selected notes to another department of the organ. The pilot tracker ducts are arranged either in a single row or in banks beyond the ends of the row of playing ducts, but in Fig. 1 the two kinds of ducts are for convenience represented in line with each other. Relay diaphragm valves are provided. Wind pressure on a pilot valve O prevents its actuation while the corresponding note is being played in either department. The pilot valve, arranged so as to close the passage Q or Q<1> to either department, may be either a lift valve O, Fig. 1, or a slide valve R, Fig. 3, to the underside of which the wind passage M extends, another branch of the same passage communicating with a pneumatic T which presses the valve hard against its seat so as to prevent actuation while the note is being played. In a modification, the underside of the slide valve is connected to low pressure, and the wind passage M opens into the valve chamber so that the valve is held by direct wind pressure while the note is sounding.
Patent GB-191421286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings.
Inventor: NEAL WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16C23/06
Filed: 1914-10-21
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 21,286. Neal, W. H. Oct. 21. Tensioning belts, chains, and ropes.-An adjustable ball or other bearing, particularly for adjusting the tension of the chains of small power chain lifts, is pivoted at one end at c and is supported at the other end by a screw e passing through a cylindrical nut h which swivels in a fork on the bearing-block. The baseplate s has integral brackets m, k, supporting the pivot and the screw. The shaft b carrying the sprocket-wheel is mounted in two similar bearings placed side by side and adjusted separately by screws e, or as shown on Fig. 3, a single wide bearing having two rows of balls is used, the fork which carries the nut being guided within the bracket k.
Patent GB-191421727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: PLANCQ GEORGES
IPC: C25B9/18
Filed: 1914-10-29
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 21,727. Plancq, G. Oct. 29. Drawings to Specification. Coating processes.-A finely-perforated electrolytic diaphragm is obtained by brushing wire gauze with, or dipping it into, liquid Portland cement, tapping to clear the holes, allowing the cement to set, and repeating these operations.
Patent GB-191422062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Generators for Lighting Mechanically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: SMYTH HERBERT CHARLES HUMPHREY
Filed: 1914-11-05
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 22,062. Smyth, H. C. H. Nov. 5. Electro-magnetic switches.-In a lighting system for motor-cars, the field current of the generator passes through the coil D of an electro-magnetic switch which, at a predetermined voltage, closes the external circuit to the accumulator H and lamps I through the coil D at E', E'. The armature F of the switch carries a swivelling contact-block E and is controlled by a spring K, the tension of which can be adjusted by turning a spindle P, a screw L being provided to lock the spindle in its adjusted position.
Patent GB-191423613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Extraction of Tin from Ores.
Inventor: DICK FRANK BURNETT
IPC: C22B25/00
Filed: 1914-12-05
Granted: 1915-10-14
Abstract: 23,613. Dick, F. B. Dec. 5. Dry processes of extracting tin. - In the gaseous reduction of tin ore, the charge is subjected to pressure as well as agitation in order to facilitate the recovery of molten tin in bulk. This may be done by using a charge of considerable depth in a rotary or reverberatory furnace; or heavy rods or balls may lie included in the charge in a rotary furnace; or the molten metal may be recovered after reduction by withdrawing the charge under conditions precluding oxidation, and reheating under pressure.
Patent GB-191501808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearing Cages.
Inventor: KAPPER HERMANN
IPC: F16C33/54
Filed: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 1808. Kapper, H. Feb. 4. Roller bearings.-In a cage for roller bearings consisting of two end rings formed with recesses to receive the trunnions of the rollers and connected together by cross-pieces, the end rings 1, Fig. 4, are U-shaped in section and are combined with sinuous auxiliary rings formed with cupshaped parts 6 projecting through openings 5 in the rings 1. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the sinuous ring is placed inside the trough of the ring 1, the roller trunnions projecting through the openings 5 into the cup-shaped parts 6. The side walls of the ring 1 are bent over and depressed at 10 to retain the sinuous ring. The webs 3 connecting the two end rings have flanges bent over and around the edges of the rings 1.
Patent GB-191503639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines, Turbo Compressors and the like.
Inventor: WILLIS EMILY OWEN
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 1915-03-08
Abstract: 3639. Willis, E. O., [Representative of Willis, J. B.]. March 8. Blades.-The blades a of turbines, turbocompressors, &c. are slotted at the tips to form two tongues, either or both of which may be passed through holes in the shrouding h and then bent over, and the shrouding h, which is thus held in place, is formed with one or two ribs r and a packing- surface h<1> which coacts with the serrated or smooth surface k<1> of a packing-ring k held in the rotor or stator groove. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 7184/01 and 9845/04.
Patent GB-191506116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pistons, Plungers and the like.
Inventor: TRIST ARTHUR RONALD
IPC: F16J1/00
Filed: 1915-04-23
Abstract: 6116. Trist, A. R. April 23. Piston packing.-Packing of laminar form, comprising fibrous or metallic fabric, or both, embedded in a vulcanizable matrix, is shaped as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and is arranged between a stationary abutment l and a movable spring- pressed abutment m, Fig. 4. The packing and abutments are provided with parallel and bevelled faces. A conduit h is arranged between the groove g and the piston interior, which communicates with the cylinder. In a modification wherein two or more packing - rings are provided, this communication is controlled by a valve, and the movable abutments are arranged in pairs separated by springs. The working pressure augments the action of the springs.
Patent GB-191513017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Motor Units for Cycles.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE ROWLAND
IPC: B62M7/10
Filed: 1915-09-11
Abstract: 13,017. Taylor, G. R. Sept. 11. Motor-cycles; motors, mounting or supporting.-A detachable motor-unit for an ordinary cycle is mounted on a frame comprising a pair of stays A attached to the front axle B and to the fork by clips C, a second pair of stays A<1> being pivoted to the chassis and to the stays A. The upper ends of the stays A are formed as springs. The wheel is driven by a roller F bearing on the tyre, or by a belt. The motor driving-roller F is lifted clear of the wheel by means of a pivoted eccentric or cam operated by a handle.